Jackie Chan is still the same Jackie Chan, but the story is not the same as before

Martin 2022-03-21 09:02:04

At 60 years old, he can still play, think about Jackie Chan, and maybe the governor. When he was young, Jackie Chan liked to play police officers and other people at the bottom of the society. The stories he told were also the simplest love and hate, love and hatred, which is why he was popular. The British confrontation is a story with a clear background and position, and it is obviously a decision to please the mainstream international market. The script is based on the original novel, and the content is richer, but it is not tailor-made for Jackie Chan. There is still a lot of gap between Jackie Chan's character outside the film and the character in the film. Still want to see Jackie Chan play some down-to-earth roles.

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  • Liam Hennessy: [answers phone] You come to my office and plant a fucking bomb?

    Quan Ngoc Minh: Have you changed your mind?

    Liam Hennessy: Changed my mind? Are you out of your fuckin' tree? You have no idea who you're dealin' with. But you'll soon find out.

    Quan Ngoc Minh: Give me the names.

    Liam Hennessy: I'll tell you what. Let's meet face-to-face. We'll settle...

    Quan Ngoc Minh: [hangs up]

    Liam Hennessy: ...the fuckin' wanker threatened me and hung up!

  • Liam Hennessy: You killed my dog.

    Quan Ngoc Minh: Dog's fine. Just sleeping.